heat pumps
REMI Network
Addressing multi-res temperature imbalances
Temperature imbalances in multi-residential buildings are a common issue in Ontario, often referred to as the “hot hallway” problem.
Canadian Property Management
Heat pump taxonomy enables product comparisons
The International Energy Agency has developed the heat pump taxonomy in an effort to forge consistent classifications for comparing performance and other product nuances.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Top energy efficiency upgrades for 2026
According to leading energy‑efficiency experts, existing building commissioning, electrification, and smart controls are among the key opportunities for building owners in 2026.
Construction Business
Vancouver completes energy centre expansion
A major expansion to the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver is complete, tripling the NEU’s sewage heat recovery capacity.
CondoBusiness
B.C. offers heat pump rebate to more claimants
Eligibility for British Columbia’s heat pump rebate has now been extended to unit-owners and renters of low-rise multifamily housing who meet income and technical criteria.
Construction Business
Midea opens first Western Canada showroom
Midea, in partnership with NAHVAC, has opened its first flagship showroom for the Western Canadian market in Burnaby, B.C.
REMI Network
B.C. making multi-res heat pumps more affordable
Electric heat pumps are becoming more accessible for renters and other multi-residential occupants across British Columbia.
REMI Network
Vancouver passes motion for multi-residential cooling solutions
Vancouver City Council passed a motion calling for the provincial government to address critical gaps in access to cooling.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Energy conservation in multi-unit buildings
As evidence grows about the impacts of fuel-burning on climate change, more multi-unit property owners are turning to innovative energy conservation measures like fuel switching.
REMI Network
Campus Energy Centre evolving at Fanshawe College
A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Sustainable heat management for commercial properties
Sustainability and efficiency have become crucial for those looking to reduce their environmental impact, and efficient heat management can help you lower energy use and
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Retrofitting with heat pumps
Since 2019, retrofitting with heat pumps has been rising in popularity among Canadian REITs and large residential landlords looking to invest in cleantech.
REMI Network
Global heat pump sales gain momentum in 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reporting 11 per cent growth in global heat pump sales last year, with much of that momentum centred in Europe.
Canadian Property Management
Global heat pump market set for robust growth
The anticipated 5.8 per cent annual growth is attributed to rapid urbanization and demand for green, energy-efficient building performance.
Construction Business
Washington first state to require building electrification
Washington State has become the first U.S. state to incorporate building electrification mandates into statewide energy codes.
Canadian Property Management
Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions
Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
Construction Business
HRAI report: heat pumps save money and lower GHGs
Heat pumps can provide significant cost savings in the effort to decarbonize Canada’s building sector, according to a report by HRAI.
